West Lindsey District Council - Assistant Area Building Control Surveyor

Our Building Control service is going from strength to strength, and we are now looking to recruit a permanent Trainee/Assistant/Area Building Control Surveyor to join the team. Have you got experience in construction and development, are you are interested in starting a career in Building Control? Then this is the role for you. It is an exciting time to be involved in Building Control, our industry is changing and we need people who are willing to be part of that future.We are looking for a positive, performance-focused, forward-thinking individual with excellent ICT skills to become a part of our busy Building Control team.

The successful candidate will undertake a variety of Building Control duties including plan checking, site inspections, enforcement, dangerous structures, and other building surveying duties.. We will provide an environment where you can stretch yourself and gain experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn are required, along with knowledge and understanding of construction and awareness of the Building Safety Act, the Building Act, Building Regulations, and associated legislation.Dependent on experience the successful candidate may be required to participate in the outof-hours dangerous structure call out rota system.Additional benefits include: flexible working hours and flexi time, hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, essential car user allowance with free car parking, payment of one professional subscription along with registration costs to the BSR and local government pension scheme.To apply: visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-council/jobs for more details about the role and to apply online.

Please note we do not accept CVs as a form of application.Applicants will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check. All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email. If you would like to discuss the role, contact Phil Westmorland on 01427 67667Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026 Interview date: W/C 9 th November 2026The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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